Accommodation for Newcomers in Kitchener

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Immigration Accommodation in Kitchener Canada

As a new immigrant arriving in Kitchener one of the first tasks is to find short term and long-term accommodation in Kitchener for you and your family.

Your first accommodation on arriving in Kitchener may be temporary. This is ok, and is the route that most new migration arrivals in Kitchener take. Some individuals opt of a good hostel or Serviced Accommodation in Kitchener, while some are lucky enough to be able to stay with family or friends in the area. Most new arrivals take a short-term rental while they look for something long term. As with any city, it’s always easier to find someplace new to live once you are already there and Kitchener is no different.

Accommodation for newcomers in Kitchener Canada guide

You’ve been through the stress and emotional roller coaster involved with securing a visa for Canada and you’ve chosen Kitchener as your destination. It’s a charming place with plenty or heritage. Kitchener is well known to be extremely welcoming to new migrants.

Here is some background on Kitchener for new immigration arrivals.

Finding Immigration Accommodation for Newcomers in Kitchener Canada

Most searches begin with a search engine. Local papers in Kitchener may well be online and of course, listing sites such as Craigslist and Rentfaster Kitchener can be of great help.

What is the cost of short term accommodation in Kitchener

The cost of short-term newcomer accommodation in Kitchener varies greatly depending on requirements and neighborhoods. Lots of new arrivals to Kitchener use Airbnb to give them an indication of short term rental process in Kitchener and also the option to book with confidence and security.

Another website that offers the same accommodation as Airbnb.

Rental accommodation in Kitchener for newcomers

One you decide to rent an apartment or house there are certain things specific to Canada to keep in mind. For example, make sure to agree who pays for utilities, and who is responsible for removing snow!

Property owners and landlords will usually require payslips or proof of income, bank statements and occasionally they may require references from previous landlords although lots of new immigrants to Kitchener were homeowners in their previous country. Sometimes it does help to already have secured employment in the greater Kitchener area.

All renters in Kitchener have rights, so you need to familiarize yourself with those rights before you sign any agreement. Thankfully there are a number of Organizations set up in Kitchener to help. These are called Newcomer services and a list of these can be found here: newcomer service

Newcomer subletting in Kitchener Canada

Sometimes when a renter leaves for a few months they will sublet their accommodation. Quite often they leave some furnishings behind and for some newcomers to Kitchener this can be an ideal option, especially if you’ve yet to buy furniture or if your shipment is delayed.

Business Name	Rating	Categories	Phone Number	Address
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo	22 reviews	Hotels	+15195140404	110 Erb Street West, Waterloo, ON N2L 0C6, Canada
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs	15 reviews	Hotels	+15198849295	50 Benjamin Road East, Waterloo, ON N2V 2J9, Canada
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo	20 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+15197444141	105 King Street E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8, Canada
Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa	40 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+18002681898	1 Langdon Drive, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R8, Canada
Walper Hotel	16 reviews	Hotels, Shopping	+15197454321	20 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON N2G 1V6, Canada
Radisson Hotel	9 reviews	Hotels	+15198949500	2960 King Street E, Kitchener, ON N2A 1A9, Canada
Colonial Creekside	3 reviews	Bed & Breakfast	+15198862726	485 Bridge Street West, Waterloo, ON N2K 1L5, Canada
Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada	7 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+15195140088	45 Benjamin Road, Waterloo, ON N2V 2G8, Canada
Best Western Plus Waterloo	3 reviews	Hotels	+15198840100	547 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2L 5Z7, Canada
Comfort Inn	7 reviews	Hotels	+15197479400	190 Weber St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 3H4, Canada